This is a really nice video from the UK showing two teachers using MOTE to engage young children in the story of the life of Nelson (a figure from their local history). This is a great example of how MOTE can help children gain factual knowledge through emotional engagement. Bet NZ teachers can think of…

Here’s a cute video from Holy island school in Scotland, where teachers have been using Mantle of the Expert for some years. Sound quality is a bit mixed, but it gives some good explanations of MOTE and I love the way the children talk about how much they love this way of learning. Click here…

I hope everyone will take a moment to watch this video. It’s lovely. Brian Edmiston working with young children in imaginative inquiry / mantle of the expert approach, extending the story of the three pigs into a cross curricula inquiry adventure. Click here for link 

Here’s a nice little idea….  A teacher in Blackpool, UK created this “hook” for a mantle of the expert exploration with year two children using a simple video with voice over on You Tube. Something you could try too? Click here to view 

Here’s a real treat for you. Remmber Rebekah Whyte’s year 1-2 planning for ‘Flicker the Penguin” – a mantle of the expert response to the Rena Oil Spill? This was loaded on the site about a month ago…. Well now we get the movie! Rebekah and her children created this lovely documentary about Flicker’s journey,…